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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.78, 13,725.81 and 3,882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.78, 13,725.81 and 3,882.39 is: 5,823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.78 : 13,725.81 = 3,882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.78/13,725.81 = 3,882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.78x = 13,725.81 × 3,882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.78x = 53,288,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288,947.49/9,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.43

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